Oat Scones

You could add chopped nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, or currants to these wonderfully tender, crumbly scones. Serve them hot just out of the oven with butter, honey, and a selection of jams and jellies.

YIELDS 6 scones

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups flour
  • ⅔ cup oatmeal
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until particles are fine.

  3. In a small bowl combine eggs and 5 tablespoons cream and beat until smooth. Add to oatmeal mixture and mix until a dough forms.

  4. Shape into a ball, then press into a 9″ circle on prepared cookie sheet. Cut dough into 8 wedges and separate slightly.

  5. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon.

  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Serve hot with butter.

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